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(J16.0) Chlamydial pneumonia
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909 647 in individuals diagnosis chlamydial pneumonia confirmed
22 615 deaths with diagnosis chlamydial pneumonia
3% mortality rate associated with the disease chlamydial pneumonia
Diagnosis chlamydial pneumonia is diagnosed Men are 13.14% more likely than Women
514 574
Men receive the diagnosis chlamydial pneumonia
14 709 (2.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis chlamydial pneumonia
7 906 (2.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease chlamydial pneumonia - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features chlamydial pneumonia
Absence or low individual and public risk
Chlamydial pneumonia - what does this mean
Chlamydial pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by the bacteria chlamydia pneumoniae. it is spread through contact with an infected person's saliva, mucus, or other respiratory secretions, and usually results in a mild to moderate illness with symptoms of fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.
What happens during the disease - chlamydial pneumonia
Chlamydial pneumonia is a type of lower respiratory infection caused by chlamydia pneumoniae, a type of bacteria. it is acquired through inhalation of airborne droplets from an infected person's cough or sneeze. once inside the body, the bacteria can attach to the cells of the airways and replicate, causing inflammation and damage to the airways and lungs. this can lead to coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, and other symptoms of pneumonia.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Chest X-ray
- Sputum culture
- Blood test
- Urine test
- CT scan
- Bronchoscopy
- Lung biopsy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the Treatment: To reduce the severity of symptoms and prevent the spread of Chlamydial pneumonia.
- Administer antibiotics such as macrolides, tetracyclines, or fluoroquinolones.
- Prescribe a cough suppressant to reduce coughing.
- Prescribe a bronchodilator to open up the airways.
- Prescribe an anti-inflammatory medication to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribe a decongestant to reduce mucus production.
- Prescribe a steroid to reduce inflammation.
- Encourage rest and adequate hydration.
- Advise on good hygiene practices, such as frequent hand washing.
- Advise on avoiding contact with people who have the infection.
- Monitor the patient's progress and adjust the treatment regimen as needed.
21 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Chlamydial pneumonia - Prevention
Chlamydial pneumonia can be prevented by practicing good hygiene, including frequent hand washing, avoiding contact with people who have respiratory infections, and avoiding contact with wild or farm animals. vaccination against chlamydia pneumoniae is also available for those at high risk of infection.